Add Bud's Gun Shop to the list

[jnevis]

I'm leaning towards them actually being out.

I went onto MidwayUSA earlier and almost all Glock and Sig mags were out of stock.  Only the "baby" Glocks, G23, and 1911 mags were left.  I can't get back in now, probably the browser again.  I'll check from home. The other half authorized magazine purchases "for Christmas." (I was trying for an M1A) 

[tombogan03884]

Isn't it ironic that the firearms used by these nuts are the ones that sell out ?
It's as if the public reaction is "Well, he could have stolen any gun on the market, he must have picked these for a reason."

It seems that they think a homicidal maniac must have some special "professional" knowledge they're not privy to.

[PegLeg45]

This was an update from a local area gun store / outfitter:

Good morning All...
Over the last couple of days we have seen several retailers pull AR-15s from their listings. One company sold off its holding in a AR-15 company, while another retailer went as far as to stop selling firearms until "they review their policies". Seems to be some are afraid of standing for what they believe in due to possibly losing a dollar but will standing for the 2nd Amendment when they can make a buck off of it. We have and will continue to carry AR-15s and many, many other types of sport rifles, hunting rifles, handguns and shotguns.
We proudly support the 2nd Amendment.

We have AR-15s on order, as does everyone. All sold quickly in the last two days.
Will let you know as soon as we get them.

[DHaught]

Did a quick check this morning.  Every single centerfire semi-automatic rifle at Buds just happens to be "out of stock".

The ugly truth is now being revealed.  Apparently many vendor's support of our 2nd Amendment rights goes only so far as their concern for their media image allows.  They love our money, but when the chips are down, they fail our culture, miserably. 

From now on, I'm buying ammo and supplies only from Brownells and Midway, and guns from my local pro-2nd Amendment gun shop.

I think you're over reacting a little bit. I had been watching Bud's site most of the weekend and their stock of semi auto rifles especially the AR stuff, went down steadily. Each time I checked back there were a couple less in stock. I believe they probably just sold out with all the spree buying.

The main thing we all need to be thinking about is the legislative battle they are readying for us and be ready to keep on our legislators.

[blackwolfe]

My very small neighborhood gun shop has a number of ARs in stock and for sale at their normal prices.  They has just gotten them in.  They also have a small shipment coming from Rock River tomorrow.   About a year ago he started order a number of guns every week to keep the pipe filled so to speak. They have been especially busy since the election ans swamped every day since Sandy Hook.  I was there at closing one evening before the mass murder when he bought a used Rock River carbine at the end of the day.  He sold it the next morning in the first hour for $200 more than what he paid for it.  Since SH he has taken in no used handguns and passed on the few long guns that people wanted to sell.  The fodder he was offered were a high end Weatherby 300 magnum and non descript battered pump shotguns that he has plenty of.

Another small area shop had their best month ever in November.  He is normally closed on Wednesdays, but was open the day after the election and did a robust business that day from customers that stepped by his way out of the way shop just in case he was open.  Haven't had a chance to stop by since Newtown yet to see how things are going.

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[crusader rabbit]

I made the rounds of several local gun shops in the Largo, Clearwater, St. Petersburg area and every one of them was either sold out, or had just one or two black rifles left.  The one I noted was an AR with wood furniture going for a very high price.  I wasn't surprised to see it remains for sale.

But, this leads me to believe that Bud's is in the same predicament--you can't sell what you don't have.  With demand at an all-time high, it's tough for Bud's or anyone else to even give a firm time line on availability. 

Ammo is also going fast and increasing in price due to scarcity.  If you are low on anything, it would be wise to get it quickly, or plan to wait until the frenzy dies down.

FWIW,

Crusader

[billt]

This is 2008 redux to the tenth power. After Hussein's coronation, the shelves were stripped bare for over 9 months. Anything that was for sale was sold at ridiculous prices. I won't even attempt to visit a gun shop or Cabela's until well after the first of the year. When I do I'm not expecting to find very much left on the shelves. They'll be picked clean.

[alfsauve]

I'm in the market for the 686 SSR revolver.  A high end, Pro Shop model.  Probably won't be subject to any of the bans.  Certainly a limited (IDPA/ICORE) market and they're out of stock everywhere.  Buds and all the low cost retailers.   My local brick and mortar has one but almost at MSRP.

I don't think Bud's is withholding anything.   All gun retailers are just swamped right now.

[oldkat69]

  Standing room only at Bass Pro gun counter last night.  STACKS of form 4473 approvals.

[billt]

Davidson's website has been sluggish for days now. Zero of anything from Bushmaster, DPMS, or Colt. They were sold out within hours. Again the same thing happened in 2008, just not as fast.